Avocent HMX 1050 Specifications page 2

Extending the reach of the computer
Many companies would like to extend and expand the reach and use of computers in the
workplace. The challenges presented to the desktop administrator in this environment are
very different to those encountered in a typical desktop/offi ce environment. The challenges/
problems include:
T he local environment of the computer may not be suitable for a person because of noise, heat,
chemical or dust pollution, electromagnetic fi elds or excessive vibration.
T he operator needs to operate several machines or production lines from one central location.
T he noise and heat of the computer may not be desirable in the vicinity of the working location.
T he administrator needs to provide redundancy in control computers to prevent downtime of the
production line.
Wo rking conditions can be impacted by the proximity of a computer (i.e. Test labs, sterile lab
environments, etc.).
All of these problems can be solved by moving the computer and/or user away using the
Avocent HMX desktop over IP solution.
HMX User Stations
Users can connect to a comprehensive
range of peripherals using a number of
different HMX User Stations. User station
selection depends on the type and number
of displays to be supported and the video to
be shown on these displays. The HMX User
Station has an Ethernet connection to allow
for connection to the TCP/IP network and to communicate across the network to a Computer
Interface Module. All information and data received from the Computer Interface module is
encrypted to 128bit AES SSL.
HMX Computer Interface Modules
(HMX IQ)
Target computers can be connected to the TCP/IP Area
Network using a number of different HMX IQ modules.
HMX IQ selection depends on type and number of
displays to be supported and the video that is generated
by the computer. All HMX IQ modules are hardware
based and require no software or drivers to be loaded
on to the target computer. All HMX IQ modules are operating system (OS) independent,
enabling the solution to function with Windows®, Mac®, Linux or Sun® computers.
HMX Manager
The HMX Manager provides administration
and connection management for Avocent HMX
system components along with a rich suite
of access profi les and internal authentication
options. The HMX Manager is delivered as a
hardened appliance with secure browser based
access. The HMX Manager can be connected
to two simultaneous networks allowing one
network to be used for deployment of the HMX
system and the other network to be used by the
desktop administrator to monitor, manage and
control the HMX system.
Increased Productivity and
Effi ciency
Reliability and Service: In the event
of a fault, users can be 'remapped'
to an alternate computer, so
reducing their down time and
improving the service provided by
the desktop administrator.
Increased Productivity: Remapping
the user to another computer
enables the desktop administrator
to conduct fault analysis and
repair "offl ine" ensuring there is no
impact on productivity of the user .
Access: Placing the computers
in a central location simplifi es the
task of the desktop administrator
gaining access to the computers.
Ease of migration: Desktop
administrators can easily install
and deploy new computing
resources. Migrating users is
achieved without impacting
productivity, ensuring users gain
access to the latest versions
of computing power without
disruption.
Improved Virus Control. The
computers are now situated
remotely from the user, so the
introduction of virus infected fi les
is more diffi cult and, through
the use of appropriate software
policies, can be eliminated
completely.